PREP. in the ~ There was no mention of the incident in the national press.

PHRASES get/have a good/bad, etc. press His latest novel didn't get a very good press (= was not praised in the media).

2 machine for printing

ADJ. printing

VERB + PRESS go to The newspaper goes to press at 6 o'clock.

PRESS + VERB roll The presses are already rolling.

PREP. in ~ Their new book is in press.

PHRASES hot off the press We've just received a copy of her latest book, hot off the press.

press verb

1 push sth firmly

ADV. firmly, hard She pressed down hard on the gas pedal. | gently, lightly | close/closely He pressed up closer against the wall, terrified of being seen. | back, down, forward, together, up The crowd pressed forward. She pressed her lips together.

PREP. against She pressed her face against the window. | into Bella pressed her face into the pillow. | on She pressed on the doorbell. | to He pressed a finger gently to her lips.

PHRASES press sth flat/open/shut He pressed the lid firmly shut.

2 try to persuade sb

ADV. strongly In the interview he strongly pressed his point of view. | consistently, continually, repeatedly | further | successfully

VERB + PRESS continue to

PREP. for The party will continue to press the case for a new electoral system. | on I did not press him further on the issue.